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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.26, 37,250.47 and 15,662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.26, 37,250.47 and 15,662.88 is: 21,613.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.26 : 37,250.47 = 15,662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.26/37,250.47 = 15,662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.26x = 37,250.47 × 15,662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.26x = 583,449,641.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,449,641.55/26,994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,613.84

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